Want to quit smoking? Experts say some health benefits can be felt almost immediately

Experts say it's time to include nicotine e-cigarettes in smoking cessation conversations

Cigarette smoking kills nearly half a million Americans each year, yet most people who smoke are unable to quit despite multiple attempts. Helping more people quit smoking remains one of the greatest opportunities to reduce tobacco-related disease and death.

Want to quit smoking? Experts say some health benefits can be felt almost immediately

Dr. Anasuya Gunturi of Lowell General Hospital discusses the immediate and long-term effects of quitting smoking, including reduced lung cancer risk and irreversible damage.